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Pork chop vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork chop and Barbecue chicken

  • Pork chop is higher than Barbecue chicken in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Pork chop's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 36% higher.
  • Pork chop has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.9%
Contains more Zinc +77%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +65.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.95
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 218
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.9%
Contains more Zinc +77%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +65.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.95
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 218

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +119%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +119%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.51
Equal in Fats - 15.08
Equal in Water - 61.41
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.51
Equal in Fats - 15.08
Equal in Water - 61.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.927
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.038
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.927
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.038

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork chop Barbecue chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Protein 23.72g 22.51g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Calories 231kcal 226kcal Pork chop
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Pork chop
Calcium 56mg 16mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 241mg 218mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 255mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 335mg Pork chop
Zinc 3.15mg 1.78mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.077mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg 0.005mg Pork chop
Selenium 36.4µg 22µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.055mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.227mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 5.732mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.152mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.191mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.47µg Pork chop
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.173mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.657mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.853mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.549mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 1.75mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.565mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.69mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 0.935mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.592mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 127mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g 0.078g Pork chop
Saturated Fat 4.339g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g 0.011g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Barbecue chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.412g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.